Winchester Model 1873 ("One of a Thousand")

The rifle of the film's title is a custom engraved Winchester Model 1873 which is mentioned as a very rare rifle that is so perfect that it's named "One of a Thousand". In the film, the town of Dodge City in celebration of the country's Centennial, puts on a shooting contest to win the prized rifle. Several of the main characters are seen holding the rifle including Lin McAdam (Jimmy Stewart), 'Dutch Henry' Brown (Stephen McNally), Young Bull (Rock Hudson), Steve Miller (Charles Drake) as well as Pvt. Doan (Tony Curtis).

Winchester Model 1873 "Short" rifle with octagonal barrel. - .44-40.

The custom Winchester rifle rests on a bar wall.

During the Dodge City competition, Wyatt Earp (Will Geer) displays the prized "One of a Thousand" Winchester 1873 rifle.

Henry 1860

Steve Miller (Charles Drake) carries what is supposed to be a Henry rifle that he uses as Lin and the US Cavalry defend themselves from the Indian charge. Although he referred to it as a "Henry", it is obvious, from the sideplate and forearm, that it is also an 1873.

Henry 1860 - .44RF

Steve Miller (Charles Drake) carries what is supposed to be a Henry rifle that he uses during the Indian charge. Note that the rifle is seen with the sideplate of the 1873.